Colonel Baron Takeichi Nishi (西 竹一, Nishi Takeichi, July 12, 1902 – c. March 22, 1945) was an Imperial Japanese Army officer, equestrian show jumper, and Olympic Gold Medalist at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He was a tank unit commander at the Battle of Iwo Jima and was killed in action during the defense of the island.
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12 July 1902 Azabu, Tokyo, Japan
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Died |
22 March 1945 (aged 42) Iwo Jima, Japan
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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